Włochy

Włochy is a district in southwestern Warsaw comprising several established neighborhoods including Nowe Włochy, Stare Włochy, Raków, and Salomea. The area contains a mix of residential blocks, public institutions, and green spaces spread across its territory.

This area developed from a small settlement into a significant part of Warsaw, particularly through large-scale urban development following the post-war reconstruction that began in 1945. Systematic expansion brought new residential complexes and infrastructure that shaped the district's character.

The district is home to a Cultural Centre with multiple locations, an art cinema, and several library branches that host regular events and exhibitions. These institutions shape daily life for residents and provide spaces where people gather for entertainment and learning.

The district is well-connected by public transport, making it easy to travel to other parts of Warsaw and surrounding areas. Visitors arriving by air will find themselves in this area, as the international airport sits within its borders.

The district contains a 18th-century palace called Koelicheny tucked within Park Kombatanotów, its historic walls standing among modern surroundings. Nearby natural ponds named Koziorożca and Cietrzewia provide small pockets of natural landscape within the urban area.

Location: Warsaw

Shares border with: Ursynów, Pruszków County, Bemowo, Ursus, Wola, Ochota, Mokotów

Website: http://ud-wlochy.waw.pl

GPS coordinates: 52.20000,20.91667

Latest update: December 13, 2025 15:00